Public art exhibit is coming here Feb. 1
As part of the 25th Wildlife Arts Festival, locals and visitors alike took a Walk on the Wild Side in downtown Thomasville, to experience a multi-faceted outdoor public art exhibition featuring the works of local and regional artists. Paintings of native fire-tolerant flora wrapped twenty-five lamp posts, and twenty-five larger-than-life murals of native fauna hung…
Read MoreUnsanctioned King Day gathering discussed
Although no official programs were held in Cairo this year for M.L. King Day due to the pandemic, Cairo City Council members expressed concern this week that a sizable crowd still packed the area around Holder Park on Monday night, Jan. 18. Councilman James H. (Jimmy) Douglas stated his concerns during Monday’s regular meeting of…
Read MoreWhigham ag students raised over $1,200 for Humane Society
Elementary agriculture students at Whigham School recently participated in a fundraiser in the name of their class pig, “Piggy Pablo.” “He was a rescue pig that was given to us by the Leon County Humane Society in the fall of 2019,” says Tracy Champagne, agriculture teacher at Whigham. “We wanted to give back to the…
Read MoreArchbold temporarily halts taking vaccine appointments
Archbold Memorial Hospital has temporarily stopped scheduling any further vaccine appointments due to a state supply shortage, according to information from the hospital. “We have temporarily stopped scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments through our vaccine call center. We are also unable to schedule online vaccine requests at this time,” states a release issued Tuesday. “We anticipate…
Read MoreHudson sworn in as child victim advocate on Jan. 21
Whigham School teacher Mrs. Cassie Hudson took the oath Thursday to become a child victim advocate with CASA of Southwest Georgia. Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA, advocates for abused, neglected, and abandoned children who are in foster care and involved in Juvenile Court proceedings. As a trained CASA volunteer, Hudson will advocate for what is…
Read MoreBirdsong Nature Center one of nine outdoor recreation projects approved by Georgia Board of Natural Resources
The Georgia Board of Natural Resources Tuesday approved nine parks, renovation and land acquisition projects worth about $20 million, the second round of funding through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act. Included in the projects approved is $635,620 to purchase a conservation easement at Birdsong Nature Center in south Grady County. Georgia voters overwhelmingly approved a…
Read MoreDispose of pesticides at event to be held in Camilla on Feb. 10
Grady County residents are being encouraged to participate in an upcoming Pesticide Clean Day Collection event to be held in two weeks in Camilla. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is sponsoring the event, which will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Mitchell County Stadium in Camilla, 45…
Read MoreFree food to be given away
Next week, the Help Agency of Grady County is having its monthly food aid distribution for people in need. The giveaway will take place at the Agency, which is located at 1651 N. Broad St., on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. As always, participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and…
Read MoreUnaudited figures indicated county ended 2020 in good shape
The final numbers will not be known for several months, but the un-audited and un-amended financial report for 2020 shows that county government ended the year significantly over budget in revenues and under budget in expenses. Finance director Holly Murkerson reviewed the preliminary financial review with the Grady County Commission during their regular meeting Tuesday…
Read MoreJTEKT’s Koyo brand celebrates a century of bearings production
JTEKT is celebrating the 100th year anniversary of Koyo Bearings in 2021, a milestone the company says is enabled by the brand’s loyal customers, dedicated associates, and the support of local communities. Throughout the year, the company will celebrate this occasion by highlighting customers’ successes and shine the spotlight on the Koyo associates who continue…
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